The resolution urges action to address the issues of hunger and food waste in South Dakota, highlighting the increased need for assistance due to disruptions in government programs. It points out that many food service establishments, such as restaurants and grocery stores, dispose of safe and edible food daily, which could be redirected to those in need. The resolution references the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, which protects food donors from liability, encouraging them to donate surplus food to nonprofit organizations that are already working to distribute it to the hungry.

The resolution calls for collaboration between community service providers and food service establishments to efficiently allocate resources and prevent food waste. It emphasizes the responsibility of the Legislature to facilitate this collaboration, ensuring that excess food can be utilized to feed the hungry without incurring additional costs for the food service establishments. Overall, the resolution seeks to mobilize efforts to reduce hunger and food waste in the state through community partnerships.